Governor May Testify at Casino Hearing

Posted on December 17, 2007

As reported by The Republican: "Gov. Deval L. Patrick plans a major push for his bill to legalize casinos, saying that he might testify before a legislative committee next week on the plan...
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UltimateBet Guaranteed $1m in Aruba

Posted on December 17, 2007

UltimateBet.com isn't resting on its laurels. Just two months after wrapping up the 2007 Aruba Poker Classic and garnering nonstop praise from the international poker community, the popular online poker site today announced plans for its 7th annual land-based poker tournament on the Caribbean island.
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EU and USA Reach Deal in WTO Case

Posted on December 17, 2007

As reported by Reuters: "The European Commission dealt a blow to European online gaming companies on Monday when it accepted a U.S. offer of openings in other sectors to compensate for closing the U.S. gambling market to foreign firms.
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Grant Levy Wins APPT Sydney

Posted on December 16, 2007

A teacher from Sydney's western suburbs has won $1 million in the city's richest poker tournament. Grant Levy pocketed the record take early today to become Sydney's first ever Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Champion at Star City Casino, after taking out a field of 561 players including four world champions.
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WTO Ruling Delayed for Antigua

Posted on December 16, 2007

Reuters is reporting that the WTO ruling on how much Antigua & Barbuda will receive from the U.S. in damages in its ongoing online gambling trade dispute has been delayed.
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888 Launches Responsible Gaming Website

Posted on December 16, 2007

888.com, one of the World's leading entertainment companies, has launched a new website, dedicated to responsible gaming, called 888 Responsible.
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JC Tran Wins $5k Event at Bellagio

Posted on December 14, 2007

JC Tran, poker powerhouse, recently won the $5000 buy-in event at the Bellagio, toppling Sully Erna from Godsmack heads up to win $520,000.
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Tropicana License Denied in Atlantic City

Posted on December 14, 2007

As reported by the Press of Atlantic City: "In a stunning move, New Jersey gaming regulators refused to renew the operating license of Tropicana Casino and Resort and turned over control to a trustee who will oversee the troubled property until it is sold.
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Chip Reese Trophy is $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. Award

Posted on December 14, 2007

Future winners of the $50,000 buy-in event at the World Series of Poker -- currently the HORSE World Championship -- will receive a trophy named after the late David "Chip" Reese, according to Jeffrey Pollack, Commissioner of the World Series of Poker Presented by Milwaukee's Best Light.
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Final Table Set at EPT Prague

Posted on December 14, 2007

The final table is set at the European Poker Tour's stop in Prague, with local favorite Dag Pavlovic right in the mix.
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WPT: Day 1b of Doyle Brunson Poker Classic Over

Posted on December 14, 2007

Day 1b of the World Poker Tour's year-end event is in the books, and none other than poker powerhouse Phil Ivey is atop the leaderboard with a quarter million dollars in chips.
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WPT: Day 1a of Doyle Brunson Poker Classic Over

Posted on December 13, 2007

Day 1a of the Doyle Brunson Poker Classic is in the books, and John Hennigan is atop the leaderboard in this star-studded field.
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APPT Sydney Attracts Stars

Posted on December 13, 2007

The Asia Pacific Poker Tour's stop in Sydney has attracted stars from across the globe, luring them away from the heavy action at the Bellagio this week.
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WPT: Doyle Brunson Poker Classic Begins

Posted on December 13, 2007

The World Poker Tour is wrapping up 2007 with the Doyle Brunson Poker Classic at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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EPT Prague Day 2 Report

Posted on December 13, 2007

The European Poker Tour is in full swing in Prague, with 192 players returning for the action on day 2. The chips were flying, and 32 players remain going into tomorrow.
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$50,000 H.O.R.S.E. Tournament Named for Reese

Posted on December 12, 2007

Chip Reese's legend will live on as the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. tournament at the World Series of Poker has been named in his honor.
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Antigua Eyes Big Win Against the USA

Posted on December 12, 2007

As reported by Reuters: "Antigua and Barbuda expects to receive a big damage award from the World Trade Organization in a long-running Internet gambling dispute with the United States, a lawyer for the Caribbean nation said on Monday.
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Brits Endorse Gambling Regulation in USA

Posted on December 12, 2007

The USA and the EU are deadlocked in argument over the gambling ban imposed in the USA, but the Brits have mentioned that they'd rather see gambling regulated in the US than see the US cough up cash in penalties.
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